Course Overview
If you’re looking to advance your career in Health and Social Care, our Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Skills for the Workplace: Health and Social Care could be the perfect step forward. Based at our London campus, this course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in a professional environment, helping you grow in both competence and confidence.
Health and Social Care is a sector that relies on individuals who are capable, adaptable, and proactive. This programme aims to provide you with the tools to meet these demands, making sure you’re ready to face challenges and develop solutions. Through practical learning and personal development, you’ll gain the ability to think critically, solve problems, and work effectively both on your own and as part of a team. These are the core skills employers in the sector value and seek in their employees.
The course also focuses on essential workplace skills such as planning, organisation, and communication. You’ll learn how to manage your time efficiently, set goals, and see them through to completion. This isn’t just about improving your technical abilities; it’s also about building the confidence to take initiative, work under pressure, and contribute positively to your work environment.
Whether you’re already working in Health and Social Care and looking to move up, or you’re thinking about starting a career in this field, the CertHE in Skills for the Workplace provides a solid foundation. With a focus on practical skills that are transferable across many areas of the sector, this course helps you make meaningful progress in your career.
CertHE Skills for the Workplace (Health & Social Care) is offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David in partnership with UWTSD. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, Weekend, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including CertHE levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including Birmingham, London. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for CertHE Skills for the Workplace (Health & Social Care)
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Birmingham
636A Stratford Rd, Birmingham, B11 4AR
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London
1 Westferry Circus, London, E14 4HA
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CertHE: Entry Route to a Full Degree
This programme attracts applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in terms of employment and academic qualifications.
This programme does not require applicants to possess formal qualifications; admissions assessment of the suitability of applicants is via rigorous interview and a written test.
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.
English Language Requirements
Previous Study
- A degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) from the UK or another English-speaking country.
- A degree taught in English (within the last 5 years).
- A qualification in English (e.g. GCSE, IGCSE, WAEC, Standard XII, etc.).
- Completed a recognised Pre-sessional English course.
- Citizenship from an English-speaking country (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand).
Accepted English Tests
- IELTS Academic (UKVI preferred)
- Foundation (Level 3): 4.5 overall (min 4.0 each skill)
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Levels 4–7): 6.0 overall (min 5.5 each skill)
- PhD: 6.5 overall (Reading & Writing 6.5, Listening & Speaking 5.5)
- PTE Academic (UKVI preferred): 59 overall (43 for Foundation).
- TOEFL iBT: 72 overall (minimum in each skill applies).
- Oxford ELLT: 6.0 overall (7.0 for PhD).
- Other Tests: Cambridge English (C1, C2, B2 Business), Trinity ISE II/III, LanguageCert, Skills for English SELT.
Country-Specific Qualifications
- WAEC (C or above)
- Indian Standard XII (70%+)
- KCSE (B or above)
- Cambridge IGCSE (Grade C/4+)
- Plus many more accepted qualifications.
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